Christian Bale Tells Us How A Beer Gut And Comb Over Were Crucial To American Hustle

Christian Bale is a consummate chameleon. As handsome as he is -- and with a sexy accent to boot -- he easily could have gone the way of dreamy leading man, fronting cash-grab rom-coms and gonzo action movies where he throws out toothy grins and witty one-liners. Instead, the Welsh thespian sought out films that offered enticing challenges, compelling characters, and often a demand for a major physical transformation. With The Dark Knight Rises little more than a year old, we can all still crisp...